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Rangefinders with the capability of compensating for the degree of up or downhill yardage, especially important
for bowhunters, have been around for a few years now...has anyone used them, and if so, how well do they work?
What unit would you recommend that doesn't break the bank?
100% worth it and a good quality one works great! angle compensation is just as important for rifle hunters in steep terrain. example a steep uphill 400 yard shot will shoot more like 375 yards which is the difference between a dead animal and that bullet going way over its back
I have an older model bushnell that has a setting to compensate for angles. To be honest, I never use it. But I do most of my bowhunting these days from treestands. I always just shoot the horizontal distance from the base of my tree to the animal.
That said, if were hunting from the ground and taking steep uphill shots, I can see its value as judging the horizontal distance can be tough
Ive had a bushnell "Chuck adams" model for many years, wasnt too pricey, hasnt let me down. It does make big difference ranging in hilly terrain and long shots, would be very useful in a sheep hunting situation. It calculates the angle out to 100yds range out to 700 or so.
I use a bushnell g force 1300 never an issue
Bushnell legend 1200 arc.works out to 99 yards with the arc.and works very well for longer range rifle shooting
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by sako79
Can switch from Bow to Rifle mode in a heartbeat.
Both incorporate the ARC system, and it works.
Figured why have one for the bow and another for the rifle.
This unit covers both applications very well.
Cheers,
Nog
Thanks...will check into them
I like the Leupold, now an RX1600i that had TBR, which is angle correction. Was the 1000, then the 1200 and they now have a 1600 yard laser in them (on reflective targets, figure 1/2 that in the field). They are a heck of an archery rangefinder as well as fine for rifle use too.
They have made those for years there called your eyes and your judgement. I hunted with a for a long time and never found a mechanical device that worked better than what God gave you. When your shot is from 15 to 40 yards in most cases from a blind. If you need range finders you should give up.
It's quite a bit different hunting from a blind than when cruising through varied terrain. You have much more controlQuote:
Originally Posted by boblly1
of your environment from a blind. I've also hunted for many years with a bow, and for most shots rely on my judgement.
But poor light, steep grades, and the 3D effects of surrounding timber can be very deceiving...that's where I would prefer to
use a rangefinder rather then make a poor judgement shot resulting in the wounding of an animal.
Really??Quote:
Originally Posted by boblly1
Must be nice to have perfect eyesight and ranging capabilities!! :roll:
Of course if you limit yourself to a blind, and predetermine set distances... maybe...
For myself, and all my buddies who hunt with a bow, a rangefinder is pretty much required equipment.
Of course we are obviously not as "perfect" as some... :roll:
But we have discovered that knowing your range exactly certainly makes for improved accuracy overall.
Sheesh!
Nog
Calm down Nog . LOL . As a Traditional bowhunter , never was in a situation where I needed a range finder . Pacing out and marking certain points was standard procedure . Then including two practice arrows in my quiver confirmed these points after each morning and evening hunt .
Of course attending the numerous 3-D events over all these years presented all the various shot senarios and your limitations .
Cheers , I need glasses and am not perfect ! LOL .
I hear you Oh Grey One.Quote:
Originally Posted by greybark
Just I tend to get my dander up a smidge when anyone belittles another while suggesting their own superiority...
Kind of what it looked like to me...
For what you (and he) suggest, from a blind at predetermined / confirmed distances I guess you're right and the range finder wouldn't be all that necessary.
I hunt much more often from a spot & stalk situation than any other, and am comfortable to ranges well beyond 40 yards when I know the true & exact distance. For me, it is simply a requirement. For others, perhaps not so much...
Apologies to BoBilly for snarking... :oops:
Carry On...
Cheers,
Nog
Good morning Nog , if Gold River has their 3-D event we shoot some time ?
Cheers
Thats funny, you a funny guy mr. If you were a real bow hunter you would know that the a few yards makes a lot of difference in a shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by boblly1
I'd be interested, if I happen to on land when it occurs, and of course if they would allow my crossbow... :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by greybark
Cheers,
Nog
Not so sure you want to go up against Greybark and the stick and string. He might be crusty, but he's competitive. Of course they would/should allow your crossbow. Most 3D's do now.Quote:
Originally Posted by IronNoggin
I have a long history of compound bow hunting and 3-D FUN. I have a bummed right shoulder now that enables me to still be an archery shooter because I have to hunt up close and personal with my X-Bow.
I'm on Matt's team!!